Kevin Breit
Acoustic Guitar Solo on
Seven Years

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Kevin Breit's acoustic guitar solo is the sole improvisation on "Seven Years" from Norah Jones's 2001 debut Come Away with Me. Breit, a Canadian multi-instrumentalist and session guitarist known for his work across jazz, roots, and world music, delivers a concise solo at a medium 130 BPM in C with a straight feel. Lee Alexander's composition provides a folk-inflected backdrop for Breit's acoustic guitar work, which adds textural variety to the album's predominantly piano-driven arrangements. The solo brings an earthy, organic quality that complements the song's contemplative mood and the album's overall warmth.

Kevin Breit was 20 to 21 years old at the time.